Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
Landmarks Bordeaux City Centre 
- Day 2
Saint-Émilion
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion - Day 3
Libourne
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne with local guide
- Wine tasting at Saint-Émilion château with vineyard exploration
- Sturgeon farm visit with caviar tasting
- Artisanal flour mill tour and bread-making workshop at restored 19th century water mill on Isle River
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion 
- Day 4
Blaye
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château d'Agassac with string quartet
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye with local guide
- Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with local guide
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château d'Agassac - Day 5
Bourg
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach at local winery
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike with estate sampling
- Bourg Carriages Museum visit with local guide
- Guided cycling tour along the Captain's Road with panoramic views
- Côtes de Bourg wine tasting at local estate with Gironde views
Landmarks Fort Médoc Bourg Bourg Castle - Day 6
Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Sauternes exploration by coach with château wine tasting
- Sauternes cycling by e-bike through vineyards with wine tasting and grape harvesting education
- Walking tour of medieval Cadillac with marketplace and château visit
Landmarks Cadillac Cadillac Château Sauternes - Day 7
Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux with Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux with canelé tasting
- Shop with chef at local food market and cooking class at Scenic Culinaire
- Visit La Cité du Vin interactive wine museum
Landmarks Bordeaux Gothic Cathedral Place de la Bourse La Cité du Vin - Day 8
Bordeaux to Porto
Included Activities
- Flight from Bordeaux to Porto
Landmarks Porto - Day 9
Porto
Included Activities
- Portuguese decorative tile painting workshop
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, crossing to Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 10
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Douro Museum in Régua
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways: Active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda: Tour of renowned wine producer estate with fairytale-like grounds
- Excursion to Guimarães: Visit World Heritage-listed city, explore 15th-century palace with historic tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum - Day 11
Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha excursion: Discover Varosa Valley, explore Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk the 14th-15th century fortified bridge of Ucanha (Note: Monastery closed Mondays, replaced with Vila Real visit)
- Quinta visit with olive oil tasting: Learn about olive oil production at 11-generation family-run estate
- Excursion to Lamego: Coach transfer to terraced vineyard town, guided tour of Baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with blue and white tiled staircase, option to walk down staircase or take coach, local wine tasting at Bodega, free time to explore
- Mateus Palace: Coach transfer to view one of Portugal's finest examples of Baroque civil architecture
- Port Wine Blending Class: Hands-on workshop at Quinta de Pacheca on Port wine blending process
Landmarks Varosa Valley Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Fortified Bridge of Ucanha Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Lamego Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca 
- Day 12
Vinhateiro Wine Region
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region - Day 13
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch (for Salamanca excursion travelers)
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion: Guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), visit local market for regional delicacies, free time for lunch and exploration
- Village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta: Guided tour of village known for handcrafted silk processing, visit local silk museum, tour local Quinta (estate) for regional product tasting, return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Cathedral (12th century) Salamanca Cathedral (16th century) Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 14
Pocinho to Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise toward Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum: Coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world, visit contemporary museum with artifacts and digital technology, participate in prehistoric workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley: Visit traditional village of Freixo Numão, tour Casa Painova estate, observe demonstration on sugared almond production, taste almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 15
Pinhão
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village including church, old bakery, traditional handicraft, and Morgadio da Calçada manor house with bola tasting
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along Pinhão River
- Quinta da Roada vineyard hiking tour
- Quinta da Roada estate visit with wine tasting and guided vineyard tour
Landmarks Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Quinta da Roada - Day 16
Porto
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 17
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto with bridge views
- Farewell dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Aveiro excursion with guided walking tour and moliceiros boat cruise through canals
- Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf club (6 holes)
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia with Cockburn's Port cellar guided visit
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Cockburn's Port Cellar Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 18
Porto
